Mirabai Chanu wins gold at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu from Manipur won the women's 48kg gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She lifted a total of 190kg, setting a Games record and achieving her third consecutive title. This victory highlights her sustained excellence and training support for Indian athletes.
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, the weightlifter from Manipur, secured India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 26. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, she lifted a total of 190kg to claim her place at the top of the podium. Her performance included a Games record of 85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk.
This victory marks Chanu’s third consecutive Commonwealth Games title, following the gold medals she won in 2018 and 2022. Such a sustained run of success is the product of years of disciplined training and perseverance. It also highlights the impact of the structured support systems now available to Indian athletes.
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